Smart Clothing with Dual Inertial Sensors and Dual Stretch Sensors for Human Motion Capture

ABSTRACT

This invention is smart clothing which enables human motion capture through combined analysis of data from dual inertial sensors and dual stretch (or bend) sensors. In a preferred embodiment, a first inertial motion sensor is located proximal to a body joint, a second inertial sensor is located distal to the body joint, and two stretch sensors span the body joint in different configurations.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application: is a continuation in part of patent application Ser.No. 16/751,245 filed on 2020 Jan. 24. application Ser. No. 16/751,245was a continuation in part of patent application Ser. No. 16/543,056filed on 2019 Aug. 16; claimed the priority benefit of provisionalpatent application 62/797,266 filed on 2019 Jan. 26; was a continuationin part of patent application Ser. No. 16/017,439 filed on 2018 Jun. 25;was a continuation in part of patent application Ser. No. 16/010,448filed on 2018 Jun. 16; and was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 15/702,081 filed on 2017 Sep. 12.

application Ser. No. 16/543,056 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/797,266 filed on 2019 Jan. 26.application Ser. No. 16/543,056 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/727,798 filed on 2018 Sep. 6.application Ser. No. 16/543,056 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 16/010,448 filed on 2018 Jun. 16.

application Ser. No. 16/017,439 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 16/010,448 filed on 2018 Jun. 16. application Ser.No. 16/017,439 claimed the priority benefit of provisional patentapplication 62/683,237 filed on 2018 Jun. 11. application Ser. No.16/017,439 was a continuation in part of patent application Ser. No.15/725,330 filed on 2017 Oct. 5. application Ser. No. 16/017,439 was acontinuation in part of patent application Ser. No. 14/795,373 filed on2015 Jul. 9.

application Ser. No. 16/010,448 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/683,237 filed on 2018 Jun. 11.application Ser. No. 16/010,448 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/538,793 filed on 2017 Jul. 30.application Ser. No. 16/010,448 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 15/702,081 filed on 2017 Sep. 12. application Ser.No. 16/010,448 was a continuation in part of patent application Ser. No.15/227,254 filed on 2016 Aug. 3 which is now U.S. Pat. No. 10,321,873issued on 2019 Jun. 18.

application Ser. No. 15/702,081 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 14/795,373 filed on 2015 Jul. 9. application Ser.No. 15/702,081 claimed the priority benefit of provisional patentapplication 62/538,793 filed on 2017 Jul. 30. application Ser. No.15/702,081 claimed the priority benefit of provisional patentapplication 62/449,735 filed on 2017 Jan. 24. application Ser. No.15/702,081 was a continuation in part of patent application Ser. No.15/227,254 filed on 2016 Aug. 3 which is now U.S. Pat. No. 10,321,873issued on 2019 Jun. 18.

application Ser. No. 15/227,254 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/357,957 filed on 2016 Jul. 2.application Ser. No. 15/227,254 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 14/736,652 filed on 2015 Jun. 11. application Ser.No. 15/227,254 was a continuation in part of patent application Ser. No.14/664,832 filed on 2015 Mar. 21 which is now U.S. Pat. No. 9,582,072issued on 2017 Feb. 28. application Ser. No. 15/227,254 was acontinuation in part of patent application Ser. No. 15/130,995 filed on2016 Apr. 17 which is now U.S. Pat. No. 9,891,718 issued on 2018 Feb.13. application Ser. No. 15/227,254 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 15/079,447 filed on 2016 Mar. 24 which is now U.S.Pat. No. 10,234,934 issued on 2019 Mar. 19.

application Ser. No. 15/130,995 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/150,886 filed on 2015 Apr. 22.application Ser. No. 15/079,447 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/150,886 filed on 2015 Apr. 22.application Ser. No. 15/079,447 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 14/664,832 filed on 2015 Mar. 21 which is now U.S.Pat. No. 9,582,072 issued on 2017 Feb. 28. application Ser. No.15/079,447 was a continuation in part of patent application Ser. No.14/463,741 filed on 2014 Aug. 20 which is now U.S. Pat. No. 9,588,582issued on 2017 Mar. 7.

application Ser. No. 14/795,373 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/187,906 filed on 2015 Jul. 2.application Ser. No. 14/795,373 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/182,473 filed on 2015 Jun. 20.application Ser. No. 14/795,373 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/086,053 filed on 2014 Dec. 1.application Ser. No. 14/795,373 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/06,5032 filed on 2014 Oct. 17.application Ser. No. 14/795,373 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 14/736,652 filed on 2015 Jun. 11.

application Ser. No. 14/736,652 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/100,217 filed on 2015 Jan. 6.application Ser. No. 14/736,652 claimed the priority benefit ofprovisional patent application 62/014,747 filed on 2014 Jun. 20.application Ser. No. 14/736,652 was a continuation in part of patentapplication Ser. No. 14/664,832 filed on 2015 Mar. 21 which is now U.S.Pat. No. 9,582,072 issued on 2017 Feb. 28. application Ser. No.14/664,832 claimed the priority benefit of provisional patentapplication 61/976,650 filed on 2014 Apr. 8. application Ser. No.14/664,832 was a continuation in part of patent application Ser. No.14/463,741 filed on 2014 Aug. 20 which is now U.S. Pat. No. 9,588,582issued on 2017 Mar. 7. application Ser. No. 14/463,741 claimed thepriority benefit of provisional patent application 61/878,893 filed on2013 Sep. 17.

The entire contents of these applications are incorporated herein byreference.

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BACKGROUND Field of Invention

This invention relates to devices and methods for human motion capture.

Introduction

There are many potential applications for wearable devices such as smartclothing which can enable human motion capture. These potentialapplications include: athletic training and motion capture for sportswhich involve extensive lower-body motion (such as bicycling andsoccer), extensive arm motion (such as tennis and golf), extensivelower-body motion (such as bicycling and running), extensive spinalmotion, extensive forearm motion (such as tennis and golf), wrist motion(such as tennis, golf, and Frisbee), ankle motion (such as running andsoccer), finger and hand motion (such as tennis, golf, baseball, andfencing), athletic performance measurement and improvement; andentertainment, gaming, and artistic applications (such as animatedpictures, avatar animation, computer animation, computer gaming, danceinstruction, dance performance, gaming input devices, graphicalanimation, motion capture, motion picture animation, motion pictures,movie making, performance arts, training and motion capture for playingmusical instruments, virtual gaming, virtual reality); and health,fitness, and medical applications (such as avoidance of repeated motioninjuries, biofeedback, biomechanical analysis, caloric expendituremeasurement, caloric intake monitoring, cardiac function monitoring,congestive heart failure assessment, energy balance, ergonomicevaluation, fall prevention and detection, gait analysis, medicaldiagnosis, medical therapy, nutritional monitoring and improvement,orthopedic therapy, orthotic design and fitting, physical therapy,plethysmography, post-operative therapy, posture correction, pronationanalysis, pulse monitoring, range of motion assessment, rehabilitationassessment, repetitive stress injury avoidance, respiratory functionanalysis, spinal injury avoidance, spinal motion assessment,telemedicine, telesurgery, virtual exercise, weight management); andhuman-computer interface and telecommunication (such as gesturerecognition, telerobotics, telesurgery, telepresence, notifications,telecommunication, teleconferencing, telepresence, telerobotics, virtualcommerce, and virtual reality interaction).

There are different types of sensors which can be incorporated intosmart clothing for human motion capture, but each has limitations inaddition to strengths. For example, inertial motion sensors do notrequire form-fitting clothing to measure motion and can measurerelatively small motions, but can suffer from drift and not provideposture identification when first activated. Stretch sensors can help tocorrect drift and can provide posture identification when firstactivated, but can be less accurate in loose-fitting clothing and forsmall motions. There remains a need for accurate and unobtrusive smartclothing which enables ambulatory full-body human motion capture.

Review of the Relevant Art

Myant is a significant innovator with respect to clothing for humanmotion capture. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 10,535,278 (Chahine,Jan. 14, 2020, “Garment with Stretch Sensors”) and U.S. patentapplication publication 20170036066 (Chahine, Feb. 9, 2017, “Garmentwith Stretch Sensors”) which disclose a knitted or woven garmentconfigured for sensing movement of an adjacent underlying body portionof a wearer of the garment via one or more sensors.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is L.I.F.E. Corporation. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No.10,045,439 (Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Aug. 7, 2018, “Garments HavingStretchable and Conductive Ink”), U.S. Pat. No.10,258,092(Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Apr. 16, 2019, “Garments HavingStretchable and Conductive Ink”), U.S. Pat. No. 8,945,328(Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Feb. 3, 2015, “Methods of Making GarmentsHaving Stretchable and Conductive Ink”), U.S. Pat. No. 8,948,839(Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Feb. 3, 2015, “Compression Garments HavingStretchable and Conductive Ink”), U.S. Pat. No. 9,817,440(Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Nov. 14, 2017, “Garments Having Stretchableand Conductive Ink”), and U.S. Pat. No. 9,986,771 (Longinotti-Buitoni etal., Jun. 5, 2018, “Garments Having Stretchable and Conductive Ink”);and U.S. patent application publications 20180067516 (Longinotti-Buitoniet al., Mar. 8, 2018, “Garments Having Stretchable and Conductive Ink”),20180376586 (Longinotti-Buitonii et al., Dec. 27, 2018, “Garments HavingStretchable and Conductive Ink”), 20170196513 (Longinotti-Buitoni etal., Jul. 13, 2017, “Garments Having Stretchable and Conductive Ink”),20150040282 (Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Feb. 12, 2015, “CompressionGarments Having Stretchable and Conductive Ink”), and 20140318699(Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Oct. 30, 2014, “Methods of Making GarmentsHaving Stretchable and Conductive Ink”), which disclose garments withstretchable conductive ink patterns. U.S. Pat. No. 10,159,440(Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Dec. 25, 2018, “Physiological MonitoringGarments”) and U.S. Pat. No. 10,462,898 (Longinotti-Buitoni et al., Oct.29, 2019, “Physiological Monitoring Garments”), and U.S. patentapplication publication 20190132948 (Longinotti-Buitonii et al., May 2,2019, “Physiological Monitoring Garments”) disclose garments fordetecting and monitoring physiological parameters such as respirationand cardiac parameters.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is StretchSense. Their work includes patent applicationpublication 20130285577 (O'Brien et al., Oct. 31, 2013, “DielectricElastomer Self-Sensing Using Plane Approximation”) which discloses amethod for obtaining feedback parameters related to the state of adielectric elastomer (DE). U.S. patent application publication20170191819 (O'Brien et al., Jul. 6, 2017, “Electro-Mechanical Sensor”)discloses an electrical sensor having an electrical capacitance whichvaries with mechanical deformation. U.S. Pat. No. 10,228,231 (O'Brien etal., Mar. 12, 2019, “Laminated Devices of Elastic Material Suitable forDielectric Elastomer Sensing”) discloses a laminated device of flexibleand compliant layers of material, such as used to provide a dielectricelastomer sensor. U.S. Pat. No. 9,816,800 (O'Brien et al., Nov. 14,2017, “Method of Fabrication of Laminates of Elastic Material Suitablefor Dielectric Elastomer Sensing”), and U.S. patent applicationpublications 20160238368 (O'Brien et al., Aug. 18, 2016, “Method ofFabrication of Laminates of Elastic Material Suitable for DielectricElastomer Sensing”) and 20180051974 (O'Brien et al., Feb. 22, 2018,“Method of Fabrication of Laminates of Elastic Material Suitable forDielectric Elastomer Sensing”), disclose a method of fabricating alaminate of flexible and compliant layers of material, such as used toprovide a dielectric elastomer sensor. U.S. patent applicationpublication 20150123647 (Gisby et al., May 7, 2015, “Self-SensingDielectric Elastomer Device”) discloses circuits, systems and methodsfor dielectric elastomer device (DED) self-sensing.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is BeBop Sensors. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 9,753,568(McMillen, Sep. 5, 2017, “Flexible Sensors and Applications”) and U.S.Pat. No. 10,282,011 (McMillen, May 7, 2019, “Flexible Sensors andApplications”), and also U.S. patent application publications20150331533 (McMillen Nov. 19, 2015, “Flexible Sensors andApplications”) and 20170038881 (McMillen, Feb. 9, 2017, “FlexibleSensors and Applications”) which disclose wearable sensors withpiezoresistive materials. U.S. Pat. No. 9,965,076 (McMillen, May 8,2018, “Piezoresistive Sensors and Applications”), U.S. Pat. No.9,546,921 (McMillen et al., Jan. 17, 2017, “Piezoresistive Sensors andSensor Arrays”), U.S. Pat. No. 10,288,507 (McMillen et al., May 14,2019, “Piezoresistive Sensors and Sensor Arrays”), and U.S. Pat. No.9,696,833 (McMillen, Jul. 4, 2017, “Promoting Sensor Isolation andPerformance in Flexible Sensor Arrays”) disclose sensors with conductivetraces on piezoresistive material with musical applications. U.S. Pat.No. 9,710,060 (McMillen et al., Jul. 18, 2017, “Sensor System Integratedwith a Glove”) and U.S. Pat. No. 10,362,989 (McMillen et al., Jul. 30,2019, “Sensor System Integrated with a Glove”), and U.S. patentapplication publications 20160070347 (McMillen et al., Mar. 10, 2016,“Sensor System Integrated with a Glove”) and 20170303853 (McMillen etal., OCt. 26, 2017, “Sensor System Integrated with a Glove”) disclosesensor systems with piezoresistive material in gloves to measure handmotion. U.S. Pat. No. 9,652,101 (McMillen, May 16, 2017,“Two-Dimensional Sensor Arrays”) and U.S. Pat. No. 10,268,315 (McMillen,Apr. 23, 2019, “Two-Dimensional Sensor Arrays”) disclose two-dimensionalsensor arrays made with piezoresistive material.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Nike. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 9,043,004 (Casillaset al., May 26, 2015, “Apparel Having Sensor System”), U.S. Pat. No.9,839,394 (Casillas et al., Dec. 12, 2017, “Apparel Having SensorSystem”), U.S. Pat. No. 9,841,330 (Casillas et al., Dec. 12, 2017,“Apparel Having Sensor System”), and U.S. Pat. No. 10,139,293 (Casillaset al., Nov. 27, 2018, “Apparel Having Sensor System”) which disclose aplurality of sensors formed of a polymeric material having a conductiveparticulate material dispersed therein and conductive leads connectingthe sensors to a port. U.S. patent application publication 20190059461(Walker, Feb. 28, 2019, “Sense-Enabled Apparel”) discloses an apparelpiece sized to be worn on a user and a sensor system integrated with theapparel piece.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Mad Apparel (Athos). Their work includes patent applicationpublication 20150305677 (Berg et al., Oct. 29, 2015, “BiometricElectrode System and Method of Manufacture”) which discloses anelectrode system for EMG sensors with a substrate comprising a referenceregion and a signal communication region. U.S. patent applicationpublication 20150359485 (Berg et al., Dec. 17, 2015, “Biometric SignalConduction System and Method of Manufacture”) discloses EMG sensors witha flexible substrate including a first broad surface and a second broadsurface opposing the first broad surface. U.S. Pat. No. 9,913,611 (Wiebeet al., Mar. 13, 2018, “Garment Integrated Sensing System and Method”)and U.S. Pat. No. 10,105,098 (Wiebe et al., Oct. 23, 2018, “GarmentIntegrated Sensing System and Method”), and U.S. patent applicationpublication 20160128632 (Wiebe et al., May 12, 2016, “Garment IntegratedSensing System and Method”), disclose wireless sensor interfaces coupledto a garment, wherein each sensor includes an electrode layer, apositional identifier, and a retention subsystem. U.S. patentapplication publication 20180049698 (Berg et al., Feb. 22, 2018,“Garment with Conductive Thread Exposed on Both Sides”) discloses agarment made by bonding an adhesive to a first layer of fabric and asecond layer of fabric. U.S. patent application publication 20180279951(Asnis et al., Oct. 4, 2018, “Movement Compensation for Sensor-EquippedAthletic Garments”) discloses an athletic garment includes connectivesegments that compensate for motion of an athlete wearing the athleticgarment. U.S. patent application publication 20190151713 (Berg et al., 523, 2019, “Printable Electronic Garment Conduit”) discloses an athleticgarment with printed EMG sensors. U.S. Pat. No. 10,292,652 (Berg et al.,May 21, 2019, “System and Method for Monitoring Biometric Signals”) andU.S. Pat. No. 10,321,832 (Berg et al., Jun. 18, 2019, “System and Methodfor Monitoring Biometric Signals”), and U.S. patent applicationpublications 20150148619 (Berg et al., May 28, 2015, “System and Methodfor Monitoring Biometric Signals”), 20150230719 (Berg et al., Aug. 20,2015, “System and Method for Monitoring Biometric Signals”), and20190261874 (Berg et al., Aug. 29, 2019, “System and Method forMonitoring Biometric Signals”) disclose a garment with a mounting modulehaving an array of connection regions and biometric sensors. U.S. Pat.No. 9,498,128 (Jayalath et al., Nov. 22, 2016, “Wearable Architectureand Methods for Performance Monitoring, Analysis, and Feedback”) andU.S. Pat. No. 10,413,219 (Jayalath et al., Sep. 17, 2019, “WearableArchitecture and Methods for Performance Monitoring, Analysis, andFeedback”), and U.S. patent application publications 20140135593(Jayalth et al., May 15, 2014, “Wearable Architecture and Methods forPerformance Monitoring, Analysis, and Feedback”), 20170035354 (Jayalathet al., Feb. 9, 2017, “Wearable Architecture and Methods for PerformanceMonitoring, Analysis, and Feedback”), and 20200000378 (Jayalath et al.,Jan. 2, 2020, “Wearable Architecture and Methods for PerformanceMonitoring, Analysis, and Feedback”), disclose techniques, fabrics,materials, systems, sensors, EMG sensors, circuitry, algorithms andmethods for wearable monitoring devices and associated exercise devices.U.S. Pat. No. 10,143,405 (Jayalath et al., Dec. 4, 2018, “WearablePerformance Monitoring, Analysis, and Feedback Systems and Methods”) andU.S. patent application publication 20140142459 (Jayalath et al., May22, 2014, “Wearable Performance Monitoring, Analysis, and FeedbackSystems and Methods”) disclose techniques, systems, sensors, circuitry,algorithms and methods for wearable monitoring devices.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Georgia Tech. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 6,381,482(Jayaraman et al., Apr. 30, 2002, “Fabric or Garment with IntegratedFlexible Information Infrastructure”) which discloses a modularelectronic garment. U.S. Pat. No. 6,687,523 (Jayaramen et al., Feb. 3,2004, “Fabric or Garment with Integrated Flexible InformationInfrastructure for Monitoring Vital Signs Of Infants”) discloses aninfant garment which ensures a snug fit for the baby so that the sensorsstay in place to minimize the risk of false alarms. U.S. Pat. No.6,970,731 (Jayaraman et al., Nov. 29, 2005, “Fabric-Based Sensor forMonitoring Vital Signs”) discloses a woven or knitted fabric-basedsensor for monitoring vital signs or other electrical impulses. U.S.Pat. No. 6,315,009 (Jayaraman et al., Nov. 13, 2001, “Full-FashionedGarment with Sleeves Having Intelligence Capability”) discloses afull-fashioned weaving process for the production of a woven garmentwhich can accommodate and include sleeves. U.S. Pat. No. 6,145,551(Jayaraman et al., Nov. 14, 2000, “Full-Fashioned Weaving Process forProduction of a Woven Garment with Intelligence Capability”) discloses afull-fashioned weaving process for the production of a woven garmentwhich can accommodate and include holes.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Thalmic Labs (North). Their work includes patent applicationpublication 20140240223 (Lake et al., Aug. 28, 2014, “Method andApparatus for Analyzing Capacitive EMG and IMU Sensor Signals forGesture Control”) which discloses a muscle interface device to controlconnected devices. U.S. patent application publication 20140240103 (Lakeet al., Aug. 28, 2014, “Methods and Devices for Combining MuscleActivity Sensor Signals and Inertial Sensor Signals for Gesture-BasedControl”) discloses a wearable electronic EMG device for use withcontrollable connected devices.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Bend Labs. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 9,874,431(Reese, Jan. 23, 2018, “Angular Displacement Sensor of CompliantMaterial”), and U.S. patent application publications 20160033255 (Reese,Feb. 4, 2016, “Angular Displacement Sensor of Compliant Material”) and20170074637 (Reese, Mar. 16, 2017, “Angular Displacement Sensor ofCompliant Material”) which disclose multi-directional capacitivesensors. U.S. Pat. No. 9,612,102 (Reese et al., Apr. 4, 2017, “CompliantMulti-Region Angular Displacement and Strain Sensors”), and U.S. patentapplication publications 20160305759 (Reese et al., Oct. 20, 2016,“Compliant Multi-Region Angular Displacement and Strain Sensors”) and20170168567 (Reese et al., Jun. 15, 2017, “Compliant Multi-RegionAngular Displacement and Strain Sensors”) disclose angular displacementsensors and strain sensors multiple motion sensing regions.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Harvard University. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No.10,527,507 (Wood et al., Jan. 7, 2020, “Artificial Skin and ElasticStrain Sensor”) and U.S. Pat. No. 9,797,791 (Vogt et al., Oct. 24, 2017,“Multi-Axis Force Sensing Soft Artificial Skin”), and U.S. patentapplication publication 20140238153 (Wood et al., Aug. 28, 2014,“Artificial Skin and Elastic Strain Sensor”), which disclose an elasticstrain sensor with conductive fluid.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is CTRL-Labs. Their work includes patent application publication20190228330 (Kaifosh et al., Jul. 25, 2019, “Handstate ReconstructionBased on Multiple Inputs”) which discloses methods and systems forrecognizing gestures using a plurality of neuromuscular sensors. U.S.Pat. No. 10,429,928 (Morun et al., Oct. 1, 2019, “Systems, Articles, andMethods for Capacitive Electromyography Sensors”) and U.S. Pat. No.10,362,958 (Morun et al., Jul. 30, 2019, “Systems, Articles, and Methodsfor Electromyography Sensors”) disclose EMG sensors which coated withprotective barriers and adapted to resistively couple to a user's skin.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is IBM. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 7,771,318(Narayanaswami, Aug. 10, 2010, “Device for Monitoring a User's Posture”)and U.S. Pat. No. 7,850,574 (Narayanaswami, Dec. 14, 2010, “Device forMonitoring a User's Posture”) which disclose a wearable device whichmonitors a person's posture. U.S. patent application publication20190117157 (Hu et al., Apr. 25, 2019, “Sensors Facilitating Monitoringof Living Entities”) discloses methods of manufacturing optical strainsensors.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Apple. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 10,488,936 (Baranskiet al., Nov. 26, 2019, “Motion and Gesture Input from a WearableDevice”), and U.S. patent application publications 20160091980 (Baranskiet al., Mar. 31, 2016, “Motion and Gesture Input from a WearableDevice”) and 20190220099 (Baranski et al., Jul. 18, 2019, “Motion andGesture Input from a Wearable Device”) which disclose wearable deviceswith optical or EMG sensors that recognize gestures of a user's hand,arm, wrist, and fingers. U.S. patent application publication 20190310713(Wang et al., Oct. 10, 2019, “Sensors for Electronic Finger Devices”)discloses finger-mounted devices with strain sensors and/or ultrasonicsensors to measure finger movement.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is J-MEX. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 10,172,541 (Liao etal., Jan. 8, 2019, “Motion Recognition Device and Method”) and U.S.patent application publication 20170086711 (Liao et al., Mar. 30, 2017,“Motion Recognition Device and Method”) which disclose a motionrecognition device with a first sense signal portion and a second sensesignal portion different from the first sense signal portion.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is the University of Minnesota. Their work includes U.S. Pat.No. 9,322,121 (Dunne et al., Apr. 26, 2016, “Stitched Stretch Sensor”),U.S. Pat. No. 9,885,621 (Dunne et al., Feb. 6, 2018, “Stitched StretchSensor”), and U.S. Pat. No. 10,274,384 (Dunne et al., Apr. 30, 2019,“Stitched Stretch Sensor”), and U.S. patent application publication20140238151 (Dunne et al., Aug. 28, 2014, “Stitched Stretch Sensor”)which disclose a stitched sensor including a conductive thread, and thestitch geometry is configured such that an electrical property of thestitched sensor changes based on at least one of stretching, relaxation,or bending of the textile.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Xenoma. Their work includes patent application publication20190364983 (Nakajima et al., Dec. 5, 2019, “Wearable Device and PaperPattern”) which discloses a wearable device with sensors, at least oneof which is on the front side and the back side respectively.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Facebook. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 10,197,459(Keller et al., Feb. 5, 2019, “Indexable Strain Sensor”) which disclosesa deformation sensing apparatus comprising an elastic substrate, aconductive element, and an additional conductive element. U.S. Pat. No.10,502,643 (Keller et al., Dec. 10, 2019, “Resistive-CapacitiveDeformation Sensor”) and U.S. Pat. No. 10,067,007 (Keller et al., Sep.4, 2018, “Resistive-Capacitive Deformation Sensor”) disclose adeformation sensing apparatus which senses stain in two directions. U.S.Pat. No. 9,816,799 (Keller et al., Nov. 14, 2017, “Embroidered StrainSensing Elements”) discloses a deformation sensing fabric comprising afabric substrate with a first fabric layer and a first conductiveelement woven into the first fabric layer.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Footfalls and Heartbeats. Their work includes patent U.S.Pat. No. 10,119,208 (McMaster, Nov. 6, 2018, “Method for MakingElectrically Conductive Textiles and Textile Sensor”) which discloses amethod for making a textile sensor which includes selecting yarnvariables, stitch variables, and/or textile variables. U.S. Pat. No.10,240,265 (McMaster, Mar. 26, 2019, “Method for Optimizing ContactResistance in Electrically Conductive Textiles”) discloses a method foroptimizing contact resistance in electrically conductive yarns andtextiles.

Another significant innovator with respect to clothing for human motioncapture is Nextiles. Their work includes U.S. Pat. No. 10,458,866 (Sun,Oct. 29, 2019, “Methods of Manufacturing Devices for Static and DynamicBody Measurements”) which discloses a method of fabricating a sensor forstatic and dynamic body measurements. U.S. Pat. No. 10,378,975 (Sun,Aug. 13, 2019, “Systems, Methods, and Devices for Static and DynamicBody Measurements”) discloses systems and methods to measure static anddynamic forces of a body using sensors.

Other relevant art with respect to clothing for human motion captureincludes the following. U.S. Pat. No. 9,850,600 (Gal, Dec. 26, 2017,“Sensor Garment and Methods of Making the Same”) discloses IP sensorconductors with waveforms having legs that are substantially parallelthroughout the operating range of stretch. U.S. Pat. No. 6,487,906(Hock, Dec. 3, 2002, “Flexible Film Sensor System for Monitoring BodyMotion”) discloses a sequence of low force, high compliance, longextension, piezofilm-based sensors for a biofeedback system forself-monitoring of selected body motions. U.S. patent applicationpublication 20170265810 (Van De Vyver, Sep. 21, 2017, “Elastic Sensor”)discloses a stretchable sensor patch comprising an elastic film layerwith a stretchability of at least 100% and at least one elastic DEAPstrip.

U.S. patent application publication 20190046114 (Bogdanovich et al.,Feb. 14, 2019, “Garment System Providing Biometric Monitoring”)discloses a garment for monitoring biometric properties of the wearer.U.S. patent application publication 20200008715 (Schroeck et al., Jan.9, 2020, “Rotation Monitoring System and Method”) discloses a rotationmonitoring system attached to a limb to identify ranges of motionassociated with injuries or poor performance. U.S. patent applicationpublication 20160287175 (Coleman et al., Oct. 6, 2016, “Sensitive,High-Strain, High-Rate, Bodily Motion Sensors Based on ConductiveNano-Material-Rubber Composites”) discloses a process for producingconductive composites. U.S. patent application publication 20190185672(Boland et al., Jun. 20, 2019, “Viscoelastic ConductiveNanomaterial-Polymer Nanocomposites and Sensing Devices Comprising theComposite Material”) discloses a homogenous composite material with highstrength.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,291,779 (Helmer et al., Oct. 23, 2012, “System andGarment for Detecting Movement”) discloses a system for detectingmovement of a limb or section of a limb. U.S. patent applicationpublication 20150359455 (Hahami et al., Dec. 17, 2015, “Fiber OpticShape Sensing Applications”) discloses a fiber optic cable andinterrogation circuitry. U.S. Pat. No. 8,348,865 (Jeong et al., Jan.8,2013, “Non-Intrusive Movement Measuring Apparatus and Method UsingWearable Electro-Conductive Fiber”) discloses a non-intrusive movementmeasuring apparatus and method using wearable electro-conductive fibers.U.S. patent application publication 20170171965 (Youn et al., Jun. 15,2017, “Stretchable Electronic Device and Method of Fabricating theSame”) discloses a stretchable electronic device including a flexiblesubstrate, a conductive fiber pattern formed on the flexible substrate,wherein the conductive fiber pattern has a repetitive circularstructure.

U.S. patent application publication 20190342993 (Ahn et al., Nov. 7,2019, “Stretchable Electronics and Method for Fabricating the Same”)discloses stretchable electronics including a stretchable substrate,support patterns disposed on a surface of the stretchable substrate, andoutput devices disposed on the patterns. U.S. Pat. No. 10,065,074 (Hoanget al., Sep. 4, 2018˜T=Training Systems with Wearable Sensors forProviding Users with Feedback”) discloses a training system based onmobile technology and the kinematics of human motion whichcharacterizes, analyzes, and supplies feedback to a user based on theuser's movements. U.S. patent application publication 20120188158 (Tanet al., Jul. 26, 2012, “Wearable Electromyography-Based Human-ComputerInterface”) discloses a plurality of Electromyography (EMG) sensorscomprising a human-computer interface (HCl) for interacting withcomputing systems.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,981,057 (Stewart, Jul. 19, 2011, “Joint Motion Sensingto Make a Determination of a Positional Change of an Individual”) andU.S. Pat. No. 9,700,238 (Stewart, Jul. 11, 2017, “Joint Motion Sensingto Make a Determination of a Positional Change of an Individual”)disclose one or more sensors that produce one or more signals based onone or more joint motions of an individual. U.S. Pat. No. 8,162,857(Lanfermann et al., Apr. 24, 2012, “Limb Movement Monitoring System”)and U.S. patent application publication 20100036288 (Lanfermann et al.,Feb. 11, 2010, “Limb Movement Monitoring System”) disclose a garmentcomprising spatially addressable photonic textiles. U.S. patentapplication publication 20190145752 (Zhu et al., May 16, 2019, “HighlyStretchable Strain Sensor for Human Motion Monitoring”) discloses amethod to assemble a highly stretchable and highly sensitive strainsensor.

U.S. patent application publication 20170347721 (Greenspan et al., Dec.7, 2017, “Conductive Thread Stitched Stretch Sensor”) disclosesconductive thread stitched stretch sensors. U.S. patent applicationpublication 20190390985 (Kwok et al., Dec. 26, 2019, “Real-Time SurfaceShape Sensing for Flexible Structures”) discloses a surface shape sensorin the form of a flexible and stretchable elastomeric substrate withstrain/displacement sensing elements embedded in it. U.S. patentapplication publication 20190290198 (Belson et al., Sep. 26, 2019,“Systems and Methods for Monitoring Physical Therapy of the Knee andOther Joints”) discloses systems, devices, and methods for post-surgicaljoint range of motion measurement, activity monitoring, as well asmonitoring compliance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is smart clothing which enables human motion capturethrough combined analysis of data from dual inertial sensors and dualstretch (or bend) sensors. These different types of motion sensors havecomplementary strengths and weaknesses. For example, inertial motionsensors do not require form-fitting clothing to measure motion and canmeasure relatively small motions. However, inertial motion sensors cansuffer from drift and lack of posture identification when firstactivated. Stretch sensors can help to correct drift and can provideposture identification when first activated, but can be less accurate inloose-fitting clothing and for small motions. Combining data from thesemotion sensor types enables more accurate measurement of human motionthrough smart clothing.

In an example, this invention can be embodied in smart clothing (e.g. asmart shirt), wherein a portion (e.g. a sleeve) of the clothing has alongitudinal axis which spans a body joint (e.g. an elbow), a firstcross-sectional circumference of the portion is proximal relative to thebody joint (e.g. around the upper arm), and a second cross-sectionalcircumference is distal relative to the body joint (e.g. around thelower arm). As used herein, proximal means closer to a person's heartand distal means farther from the person's heart when the person is inVitruvian Man configuration (made famous by Leonardo da Vinci and alsoshown in FIG. 1). Also, a first inertial motion sensor (e.g. anaccelerometer and gyroscope) is incorporated into the clothing at thefirst cross-sectional circumference and a second inertial motion sensoris incorporated into the smart clothing at the second cross-sectionalcircumference. Further, two stretch (or bend) sensors in the smartclothing span the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference. Thesestretch sensors collect data concerning transmission of electromagneticenergy through them, which is changed by motion of the body joint.Several examples of stretch sensor configurations are disclosed herein.This invention also includes a data processor which analyzes data fromthe dual inertial motion sensors and the dual stretch sensors to measurethe configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

INTRODUCTION TO THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 shows a smart shirt with dual inertial sensors and dual stretch(or bend) sensors.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 shows an example of a device or system for capturing human motioncomprising: an article of clothing 103 worn by a person 101, wherein aportion 104 of the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which isconfigured to span a body joint 102, wherein the portion has a firstcross-sectional circumference 105 which is proximal relative to the bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a second cross-sectional circumference106 which is distal relative to the body joint, and wherein proximalmeans closer to and distal means farther from the person's heart whenthe person is in Vitruvian Man configuration (shown in FIG. 1); a firstinertial motion sensor 107 which is incorporated into the portion at thefirst cross-sectional circumference; a second inertial motion sensor 108which is incorporated into the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; a first stretch (or bend) sensor 109 which isincorporated into the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, wherein the first stretch sensor collects data concerningthe transmission of electromagnetic energy through the first stretchsensor; a second stretch (or bend) sensor 110 which is incorporated intothe portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, wherein thesecond stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; and a dataprocessor 111 which analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor,the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, and thesecond stretch sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In the example shown in FIG. 1: the article of clothing is a shirt, theportion is a sleeve, the body joint is an elbow, the firstcross-sectional circumference is around the person's upper arm, thesecond cross-sectional circumference is around the person's lower arm,and the data processor is worn by the person. In another example, thedata processor can be at a remote location with which the wearablecomponents are in electromagnetic communication.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portion ofthe article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which is configured tospan a body joint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectionalcircumference which is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein theportion has a second cross-sectional circumference which is distalrelative to the body joint, and wherein proximal means closer to anddistal means farther from the person's heart when the person is inVitruvian Man configuration; a first inertial motion sensor which isincorporated into the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto the portion at the second cross-sectional circumference; a firststretch sensor which is incorporated into the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensor collectsdata concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through thefirst stretch sensor; a second stretch sensor which is incorporated intothe portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, wherein thesecond stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; a stretch (orbend) sensor which is incorporated into the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portion ofthe article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which is configured tospan a body joint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectionalcircumference which is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein theportion has a second cross-sectional circumference which is distalrelative to the body joint, and wherein proximal means closer to anddistal means farther from the person's heart when the person is inVitruvian Man configuration; a first inertial motion sensor which isincorporated into the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto the portion at the second cross-sectional circumference; a firststretch sensor which is incorporated into the portion and spans the bodyjoint at a first angle relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein thefirst stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; a secondstretch sensor which is incorporated into the portion and spans the bodyjoint at a second angle relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein thesecond angle is rotated between 10 and 50 degrees relative to the firstangle, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects data concerningthe transmission of electromagnetic energy through the second stretchsensor; a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into theportion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and adata processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portion ofthe article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which is configured tospan a body joint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectionalcircumference which is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein theportion has a second cross-sectional circumference which is distalrelative to the body joint, and wherein proximal means closer to anddistal means farther from the person's heart when the person is inVitruvian Man configuration; a first inertial motion sensor which isincorporated into the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto the portion at the second cross-sectional circumference; a firststretch sensor made with an elastomeric silicone-based polymer which hasbeen doped, impregnated, or coated with electroconductive material andis incorporated into the portion and spans the body joint between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, wherein the first stretch sensor collects data concerningthe transmission of electromagnetic energy through the first stretchsensor; a second stretch sensor made with an elastomeric silicone-basedpolymer which has been doped, impregnated, or coated withelectroconductive material and is incorporated into the portion andspans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and a data processor which analyzes data fromthe first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, thefirst stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (orbend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the stretch sensor collects data concerningthe transmission of energy through the stretch sensor; (e) a stretch (orbend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion andis in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the bodyjoint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energyemitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (f) a data processor whichanalyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertialmotion sensor, the stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor tomeasure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; and (f) a data processor which analyzes data from thefirst inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, thefirst stretch sensor, and the second stretch sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor comprising anaccelerometer and a gyroscope which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion at the first cross-sectional circumference; (c) a secondinertial motion sensor comprising an accelerometer and a gyroscope whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion at the secondcross-sectional circumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor comprising anaccelerometer which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion atthe first cross-sectional circumference; (c) a second inertial motionsensor comprising an accelerometer which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion at the second cross-sectional circumference;(d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first (partial) helical capacitive stretch (orbend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion andspans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thefirst stretch sensor; (e) a second (partial) helical capacitive stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the secondstretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission of energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first circular and/or annular stretch (or bend)sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spansthe body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thefirst stretch sensor; (e) a second circular and/or annular stretch (orbend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion andspans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first dielectric elastomer stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thefirst stretch sensor; (e) a second dielectric elastomer stretch (orbend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion andspans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first helical stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second helical stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first optical stretch (or bend) sensor made fromPMMA or a styrene-based polymer which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first optical stretch sensor collectsdata concerning the transmission of light energy through the firstoptical stretch sensor; (e) a second optical stretch (or bend) sensormade from PMMA or a styrene-based polymer which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second optical stretch sensor collectsdata concerning the transmission of light energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first piezoresistive stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second piezoresistive stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising aconductive pathway which is generally parallel to the longitudinal axisof the portion which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the firststretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor comprising a conductive pathway which isgenerally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the portion which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising aconductive pathway which is generally parallel to the longitudinal axisof the portion which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the firststretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor comprising a conductive pathway which isgenerally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the portion which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising aconductive pathway which is generally parallel to the longitudinal axisof the portion which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the firststretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor comprising a conductive pathway whichintersects the longitudinal axis of the portion at an acute angle whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising a firstcapacitor in a first layer of the portion which spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising a firstcapacitor in a first layer of the portion which spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising a lightenergy transmission sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to)the portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission oflight energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (orbend) sensor comprising a light energy transmission sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of light energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising a lightenergy transmission sensor made from an elastomeric polymer doped withdye which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spansthe body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of light energy throughthe first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising a light energy transmission sensor made from an elastomericpolymer doped with dye which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe second stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission oflight energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend)sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising alight-transmitting optical fiber which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of light energy through the first stretchsensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising alight-transmitting optical fiber which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of light energy through the second stretchsensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising a firstcapacitor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion andspans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thefirst stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising asecond capacitor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, wherein a longitudinalorientation of the second capacitor is orthogonal to a longitudinalorientation of the first capacitor, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising a seriesof loops which is stitched into the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising aseries of loops which is stitched into the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingalternating high-conductivity and low-conductivity flexible layers,wherein this first stretch sensor is incorporated into (or attached to)the portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor comprising alternating high-conductivity andlow-conductivity flexible layers, wherein this second stretch sensor isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising alternating layers of ladyfingers dipped in coffee and awhipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese flavored withcocoa; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectroconductive fluid in a flexible channel which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectroconductive fluid in a flexible channel which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectromagnetic energy conductivity sensor which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectromagnetic energy conductivity sensor which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectromagnetic energy resistance sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectromagnetic energy resistance sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectromagnetic energy impedance sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectromagnetic energy impedance sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectromagnetic energy capacitance sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelectromagnetic energy capacitance sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising fluid ina flexible microchannel which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor comprising fluid in a flexible microchannelwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising fluid ina flexible microchannel which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the pressure of thefluid in the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising fluid in a flexible microchannel which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning a pressure of the fluid in the second stretch sensor; (f) astretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising twohigh-conductivity flexible layers separated by a low-conductivityflexible layer, wherein this first stretch sensor is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor comprising twohigh-conductivity flexible layers separated by a low-conductivityflexible layer, wherein this second stretch sensor is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising twohigh-conductivity flexible layers separated by a space or gap, whereinthis first stretch sensor is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor comprising two high-conductivity flexiblelayers separated by a space or gap, wherein this second stretch sensoris incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made by printingconductive silicone-based ink onto portion which spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made by printingconductive silicone-based ink onto portion which spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from a siliconepolymer which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, or coated withconductive material which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor made from a silicone polymer which has beenembedded, impregnated, doped, or coated with conductive material whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from a siliconepolymer which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, or coated withsilver particles which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the firststretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor made from a silicone polymer which has beenembedded, impregnated, doped, or coated with silver particles which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from a siliconepolymer which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, or coated withcarbon which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spansthe body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor made from a silicone polymer which has been embedded,impregnated, doped, or coated with carbon which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer impregnated, doped, or coated with carbon blackwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thefirst stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer impregnated, doped, or coated with carbon blackwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer impregnated, doped, or coated with graphene which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer impregnated, doped, or coated with graphene which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer impregnated, doped, or coated with iron particleswhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thefirst stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer impregnated, doped, or coated with iron particleswhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer impregnated, doped, or coated with carbon nanotubeswhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thefirst stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer impregnated, doped, or coated with carbon nanotubeswhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer which has been impregnated, doped, or coated withcarbon, copper, silver, nickel, aluminum, steel, or iron and which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer which has been impregnated, doped, or coated withcarbon, copper, silver, nickel, aluminum, steel, or iron and which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, orcoated with conductive material which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made from anelastomeric polymer which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, orcoated with conductive material which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from anpolyurethane which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, or coated withsilver particles is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion andspans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor made from an polyurethane which has been embedded, impregnated,doped, or coated with silver particles is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from anpolyurethane which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, or coated withcarbon is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor made from an polyurethane which has been embedded, impregnated,doped, or coated with carbon is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe second stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from hydrogelwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thefirst stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made fromhydrogel which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion andspans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor made from hydrogelwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from nylon,rubber, or spandex which has been impregnated, doped, or coated withcarbon, copper, silver, nickel, aluminum, steel, or iron and which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made from nylon,rubber, or spandex which has been impregnated, doped, or coated withcarbon, copper, silver, nickel, aluminum, steel, or iron and which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made frompolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has been embedded, impregnated, doped,or coated with conductive material which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made frompolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has been embedded, impregnated, doped,or coated with conductive material which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made frompolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has been embedded, impregnated, doped,or coated with silver particles which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made frompolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has been embedded, impregnated, doped,or coated with silver particles which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made frompolydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has been embedded, impregnated, doped,or coated with carbon which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor made from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which hasbeen embedded, impregnated, doped, or coated with carbon which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made frompolyurethane which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, or coated withconductive material which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor made from polyurethane which has been embedded,impregnated, doped, or coated with conductive material which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made with conductiveink which is printed onto the portion and spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor made withconductive ink which is printed onto the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made with utadyl,latex, neoprene, or nitrile which is incorporated into (or attached to)the portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor made with utadyl, latex, neoprene, or nitrile which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising athermoplastic elastomer which has been doped and/or coated withconductive material and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor stretch (or bend)sensor comprising a thermoplastic elastomer which has been doped and/orcoated with conductive material and spans the body joint between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelastomeric insulating layer between two elastomeric conductive layerswhich spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelastomeric insulating layer between two elastomeric conductive layerswhich spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe second stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second optical stretch sensor; (f) astretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingthermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) which has been doped and/or coated withconductive material and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor stretch (or bend)sensor comprising thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) which has been dopedand/or coated with conductive material and spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from polyimide(PI), polyethylene oxide (PEO), or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorstretch (or bend) sensor made from polyimide (PI), polyethylene oxide(PEO), or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made frompolystyrene (PS) or polyacrylonitrile (PAN) which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor stretch (or bend)sensor made from polystyrene (PS) or polyacrylonitrile (PAN) which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second optical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend)sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made frompolyurethane (PU) which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor stretch (or bend) sensor made from polyurethane(PU) which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spansthe body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second optical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (orbend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion andis in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the bodyjoint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energyemitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor whichanalyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertialmotion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, andthe stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion ofthe body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor made from polyvinylalcohol (PVA) which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the firststretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor stretch (or bend) sensor made from polyvinylalcohol (PVA) which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the secondstretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second optical stretch sensor; (f) astretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is made by 3Dprinting conductive ink onto the portion and which spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorstretch (or bend) sensor which is made by 3D printing conductive inkonto the portion and which spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is made by 3Dprinting conductive elastomer ink onto the portion and which spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor stretch (or bend) sensor which is made by 3D printing conductiveelastomer ink onto the portion and which spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is made byjetting conductive ink onto the portion and which spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorstretch (or bend) sensor which is made by jetting conductive ink ontothe portion and which spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is made byscreening conductive ink onto the portion and which spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorstretch (or bend) sensor which is made by screening conductive ink ontothe portion and which spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is made byspraying conductive elastomer ink onto the portion and which spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor stretch (or bend) sensor which is made by spraying conductiveelastomer ink onto the portion and which spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondoptical stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is adhered tothe portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is adhered to the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is embroideredonto the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isembroidered onto the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) a pair of pants (or shorts) worn by a person, wherein aportion of the pair of pants (or shorts) has a longitudinal axis whichspans a hip, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectionalcircumference which is proximal relative to the hip, wherein the portionhas a second cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative tothe hip, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal means fartherfrom) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the hip betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the hip betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the hip and/or with nerves whichinnervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collectsdata concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the hip.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) a pair of pants worn by a person, wherein a leg of thepair of pants has a longitudinal axis which spans a knee, wherein theleg has a first cross-sectional circumference which is proximal relativeto the knee, wherein the leg has a second cross-sectional circumferencewhich is distal relative to the knee, and wherein proximal means closerto (and distal means farther from) the person's heart when the person isin Vitruvian Man configuration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the leg at the firstcross-sectional circumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the leg at the secondcross-sectional circumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the leg and spans the kneebetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the leg and spans the kneebetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the leg and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the knee and/or with nerveswhich innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensorcollects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscleand/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from thefirst inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, thefirst stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (orbend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the knee.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) a shirt worn by a person, wherein a sleeve of the shirthas a longitudinal axis which spans an elbow, wherein the sleeve has afirst cross-sectional circumference which is proximal relative to theelbow, wherein the sleeve has a second cross-sectional circumferencewhich is distal relative to the elbow, and wherein proximal means closerto (and distal means farther from) the person's heart when the person isin Vitruvian Man configuration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the sleeve at the firstcross-sectional circumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the sleeve at the secondcross-sectional circumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the sleeve and spans theelbow between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the sleeve and spans the elbowbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) an elastic band on the proximal (e.g. upper arm)portion of the sleeve and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the elbow and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the elbow.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) a shirt worn by a person, wherein a portion of the shirthas a longitudinal axis which spans a shoulder, wherein the portion hasa first cross-sectional circumference which is proximal relative to theshoulder, wherein the portion has a second cross-sectional circumferencewhich is distal relative to the shoulder, and wherein proximal meanscloser to (and distal means farther from) the person's heart when theperson is in Vitruvian Man configuration; (b) a first inertial motionsensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion at thefirst cross-sectional circumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion at the secondcross-sectional circumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans theshoulder between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans theshoulder between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the shoulderand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of theshoulder.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) a shirt worn by a person, wherein an arm of the shirt hasa longitudinal axis which spans an elbow, wherein the arm has a firstcross-sectional circumference which is proximal relative to the elbow,wherein the arm has a second cross-sectional circumference which isdistal relative to the elbow, and wherein proximal means closer to (anddistal means farther from) the person's heart when the person is inVitruvian Man configuration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the arm at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the arm at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the arm and spans the elbow betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the arm and spans the elbow betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the arm and is in electromagnetic communicationwith a muscle which moves the elbow and/or with nerves which innervatethe muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the elbow.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor made withelectrically-conductive silver yarn which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference along an orientation which issubstantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the portion, andwherein the first stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference along anorientation which is substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axisof the portion, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of energy through the second stretch sensor;(f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a musclewhich moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an shirt worn by a person, wherein a torso of the shirthas a longitudinal axis which spans a spinal vertebra, wherein the torsohas a first cross-sectional circumference which is proximal relative tothe vertebra, wherein the torso has a second cross-sectionalcircumference which is distal relative to the vertebra, and whereinproximal means closer to (and distal means farther from) the person'sheart when the person is in Vitruvian Man configuration; (b) a firstinertial motion sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) thetorso at the first cross-sectional circumference; (c) a second inertialmotion sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the torso atthe second cross-sectional circumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend)sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the torso and spansthe vertebra between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the torso and spansthe vertebra between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the torso and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the vertebraand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thevertebra.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensor furthercomprises an electromagnetic energy emitter which is proximal relativeto the body joint and an electromagnetic energy receiver which is distalrelative to the body joint, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, wherein the second stretch sensorfurther comprises an electromagnetic energy emitter which is proximalrelative to the body joint and an electromagnetic energy receiver whichis distal relative to the body joint, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensor furthercomprises an electromagnetic energy emitter which is distal relative tothe body joint and an electromagnetic energy receiver which is proximalrelative to the body joint, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, wherein the second stretch sensorfurther comprises an electromagnetic energy emitter which is distalrelative to the body joint and an electromagnetic energy receiver whichis proximal relative to the body joint, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensor furthercomprises an electromagnetic energy emitter and an electromagneticenergy receiver which are both proximal relative to the body joint, andwherein the first stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of electromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor;(e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, wherein the second stretch sensor further comprises anelectromagnetic energy emitter and an electromagnetic energy receiverwhich are both proximal relative to the body joint, and wherein thesecond stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensor furthercomprises an electromagnetic energy emitter and an electromagneticenergy receiver which are both distal relative to the body joint, andwherein the first stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of electromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor;(e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, wherein the second stretch sensor further comprises anelectromagnetic energy emitter and an electromagnetic energy receiverwhich are both distal relative to the body joint, and wherein the secondstretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference in a generally straight line when theportion is extended in Vitruvian Man configuration, and wherein thefirst stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference in agenerally straight line when the portion is extended in Vitruvian Manconfiguration, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference in a generally straight line when theportion is extended in Vitruvian Man configuration, and wherein thefirst stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference in an arcuatemanner when the portion is extended in Vitruvian Man configuration, andwherein the second stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of electromagnetic energy through the second stretchsensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference in a generally straight line when theportion is extended in Vitruvian Man configuration, and wherein thefirst stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference in a helicalor partial-helical path, and wherein the second stretch sensor collectsdata concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through thesecond stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensorand the second stretch sensor are substantially parallel to each other;and wherein the second stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of electromagnetic energy through the second stretchsensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensorand the second stretch sensor are not parallel to each other and whereinthe second stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, spanning the body joint at a first angle,and wherein the first stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of electromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor;(e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, spanning the body joint at a second angle, wherein thesecond angle is at least 10 degrees different than the first angle, andwherein the second stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of electromagnetic energy through the second stretchsensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the dorsalsurface of the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the ventral surface of the body joint between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the dorsalsurface of the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the lateral surface of the body joint between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the ventralsurface of the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the lateral surface of the body joint between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointin a linear manner between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spansthe body joint in a (partial) helical manner between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint,extending proximally past the first cross-sectional circumference andextending distally past the second cross-sectional circumference, andwherein the first stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of electromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor;(e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint, extending proximallypast the first cross-sectional circumference and extending distally pastthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, extending between 50% and 90% of thedistance between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, extending between 50% and 90% ofthe distance between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, extending between 10% and 51% of thedistance between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, extending between 10% and 51% ofthe distance between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, extending the entire distance between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, extending the entire distance between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, spanning between 25% and 75% of thedistance between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, spanning between 75% and 100% ofthe distance between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint, extending proximally past the first cross-sectionalcircumference and extending distally past the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointalong a dorsal side of the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint along a ventral side of the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointalong a dorsal side of the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint in a partial helical manner, from thedorsal side to the ventral side of the person's body, between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointalong a ventral side of the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint in a partial helical manner, from theventral side to the dorsal side of the person's body, between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointalong a ventral side of the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint in a partial helical manner, from thedorsal side to the ventral side of the person's body, between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointalong a dorsal side of the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint in a partial helical manner, from theventral side to the dorsal side of the person's body, between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensorand the second stretch sensor overlap each other, and wherein the secondstretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, wherein the first stretch sensorand the second stretch sensor intersect each other, and wherein thesecond stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) a first layer of the portion andspans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference andthe second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) a second layer of theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe second stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising an electromagnetic energy conductivity sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising an electromagnetic energy capacitance sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with an elastomeric polymer which has been embedded, impregnated,doped, or coated with conductive material which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has been embedded,impregnated, doped, or coated with conductive material which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has been embedded,impregnated, doped, or coated with silver particles which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has been embedded,impregnated, doped, or coated with carbon which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with polyurethane which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, orcoated with conductive material which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a musclewhich moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with polyurethane which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, orcoated with silver particles which is incorporated into (or attached to)the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with polyurethane which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, orcoated with carbon which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with a silicone polymer which has been embedded, impregnated,doped, or coated with conductive material which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with a silicone polymer which has been embedded, impregnated,doped, or coated with silver particles which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with a silicone polymer which has been embedded, impregnated,doped, or coated with carbon which is incorporated into (or attached to)the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising two high-conductivity flexible layers separated by alow-conductivity flexible layer which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a musclewhich moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising two high-conductivity flexible layers separated by a space orgap which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwith alternating high-conductivity and low-conductivity flexible layerswhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is woven or knitted into the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is embroidered onto the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is stitched into the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is adhered to the portion and is in electromagnetic communicationwith a muscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves whichinnervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collectsdata concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is inserted into (fabric) channels in the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich spans an entire cross-sectional circumference of the portion andis in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the bodyjoint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energyemitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor whichanalyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertialmotion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, andthe stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion ofthe body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich spans between 50% and 75% of a cross-sectional circumference ofthe portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich spans between 10% and 51% of a cross-sectional circumference ofthe portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion between the bodyjoint and the first cross-sectional circumference and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion between the bodyjoint and the second cross-sectional circumference and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion at a locationwhich is proximal relative to the first cross-sectional circumferenceand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion at a locationwhich is distal relative to the second cross-sectional circumference andis in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the bodyjoint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energyemitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor whichanalyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertialmotion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, andthe stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion ofthe body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the ventral side of theportion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the dorsal side of theportion and is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle whichmoves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, andwherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerningelectromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g)a data processor which analyzes data from the first inertial motionsensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, thesecond stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure aconfiguration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is printedonto incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is printed onto the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is printedonto incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensormade with conductive ink printed onto the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is insertedinto (fabric) channels in the portion and spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is insertedinto (fabric) channels in the portion and spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which integratedinto (or attached to) the portion along a first orientation and spansthe body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor which is integrated into (or attached to) the portion along asecond orientation, wherein the second orientation is rotated between 20and 50 degrees relative to the first orientation, and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of electromagnetic energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which integratedinto (or attached to) the portion along a first orientation and spansthe body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor which is integrated into (or attached to) the portion along asecond orientation, wherein the second orientation is rotated 45 degreesrelative to the first orientation, and spans the body joint between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is printedonto the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is printedonto the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is sewn intothe portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor which is sewn into the portion and spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of energy through the second stretch sensor;(f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a musclewhich moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is stitchedinto the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is stitchedinto the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is woven orknitted into the textile of the portion and spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is woven orknitted into the textile of the portion and spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor which is woven witha first orientation into the portion and spans the body joint betweenthe first cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor which is wovenwith a second orientation into the portion, wherein the secondorientation is rotated between 20 and 50 degrees relative to the firstorientation, and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe second stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor whose widthincreases along a first direction and which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of energy through the first stretch sensor;(e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor whose width increases along asecond direction, wherein the second direction is different than thefirst direction, and which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe second stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor whose widthincreases along a first direction and which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of energy through the first stretch sensor;(e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor whose width increases along asecond direction, wherein the second direction is opposite the firstdirection, and which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the secondstretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission of energythrough the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor whichis incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a rounded (e.g.oval) cross-sectional shape which is incorporated into (or attached to)the portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor with a rounded (e.g. oval) cross-sectional shape which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a firstcapacitance level which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor with a second capacitance level which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the second capacitance level isgreater than the first capacitance level, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a firstconductivity level which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor with a second conductivity level which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the second conductivity level isgreater than the first conductivity level, and wherein the secondstretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a firstcross-sectional shape which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor with a second cross-sectional shape which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the second cross-sectional shapeis different than the first cross-sectional shape, and wherein thesecond stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a firstdirection of increasing cross-sectional size which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor with a seconddirection of increasing cross-sectional size which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, wherein the second direction is different than the firstdirection, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a firstelasticity level which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the firststretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor with a second elasticity level which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the second elasticity level isgreater than the first elasticity level, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a first lengthwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor with a second length which is incorporated into (or attached to)the portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, wherein thesecond length is greater than the first length, and wherein the secondstretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a first patternof longitudinal variation in cross-sectional shape which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the first stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the firststretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend) sensor with a secondpattern of variation in cross-sectional shape which is incorporated into(or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, wherein the second pattern is different than the firstpattern, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects data concerningthe transmission of electromagnetic energy through the second stretchsensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (orattached to) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with amuscle which moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a firstresistance level which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the firststretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a secondstretch (or bend) sensor with a second resistance level which isincorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, wherein the second resistance level isgreater than the first resistance level, and wherein the second stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and is inelectromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves the body jointand/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emittedby the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzesdata from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a first shorevalue which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spansthe body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor with a second shore value which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and spans the body joint between the firstcross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, wherein the second shore value is different than thefirst shore, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the secondstretch sensor; (f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and is in electromagneticcommunication with a muscle which moves the body joint and/or withnerves which innervate the muscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy emitted by themuscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes datafrom the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertial motionsensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and thestretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of thebody joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first stretch (or bend) sensor with a first widthwhich is incorporated into (or attached to) the portion and spans thebody joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the first stretchsensor collects data concerning the transmission of electromagneticenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second stretch (or bend)sensor with a second width which is incorporated into (or attached to)the portion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, wherein thesecond width is greater than the first width, and wherein the secondstretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofelectromagnetic energy through the second stretch sensor; (f) a stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) the portionand is in electromagnetic communication with a muscle which moves thebody joint and/or with nerves which innervate the muscle, and whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor collects data concerning electromagneticenergy emitted by the muscle and/or the nerves; and (g) a data processorwhich analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the secondinertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, the second stretchsensor, and the stretch (or bend) sensor to measure a configurationand/or motion of the body joint.

In an example, a device or system for capturing human motion cancomprise: (a) an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portionof the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a bodyjoint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectional circumferencewhich is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein the portion has asecond cross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to thebody joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal meansfarther from) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; (b) a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the first cross-sectionalcircumference; (c) a second inertial motion sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion at the second cross-sectionalcircumference; (d) a first undulating (e.g. sinusoidal or zigzag)stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attached to) theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference, and whereinthe first stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofenergy through the first stretch sensor; (e) a second undulating (e.g.sinusoidal or zigzag) stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporatedinto (or attached to) the portion and spans the body joint between thefirst cross-sectional circumference and the second cross-sectionalcircumference, and wherein the second stretch sensor collects dataconcerning the transmission of energy through the second stretch sensor;(f) a stretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into (or attachedto) the portion and is in electromagnetic communication with a musclewhich moves the body joint and/or with nerves which innervate themuscle, and wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor collects dataconcerning electromagnetic energy emitted by the muscle and/or thenerves; and (g) a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, the second stretch sensor, and the stretch (or bend)sensor to measure a configuration and/or motion of the body joint.

Electromagnetic energy sensors can be incorporated into smart clothingto measure changes in a person's body configuration and/or changes intheir muscle activity. Elastic electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensorscan longitudinally span body joints. Stretching (or bending) of thesesensors changes the transmission of electromagnetic energy through themwhich, in turn, can be used to measure and model changes in joint angleand/or rotation. stretch (or bend) sensors can be placed along thesurface of a person's body in proximity to selected groups of bodymuscles. Patterns of electromagnetic energy emitted by the musclesand/or the nerves which enervate the muscles are recorded by the sensorswhich, in turn, can be used to measure and model muscle activity.

In an example, electromagnetic energy sensors can comprise conductivethreads, yarns, or fibers which are sewn, woven, or embroidered intosmart clothing. In an example, conductive threads, yarns, or fibers canbe made from relatively non-conductive material (such as cotton or wool)which is coated or impregnated with conductive material (such as carbon,silver, or aluminum). In an example, electromagnetic energy sensors cancomprise longitudinal strips, fibers, channels, or tubes of conductiveelastomeric material. In an example, conductive elastomeric material canbe made from relatively non-conductive elastomeric material (such aspolydimethylsiloxane or PDMS) which is impregnated, doped, or coatedwith conductive material (such as carbon, silver, or aluminum). In anexample, electromagnetic energy sensors can be created by printingpatterns onto clothing fabric using conductive ink or resin.

In an example, an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor can beconfigured to longitudinally span the ventral surface of a person's kneeor hip. In an example, an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor canbe configured to spiral around a person's knee or hip. In an example, anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor can be configured in ahalf-spiral around a person's knee or hip. In an example, anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor can be configured tolongitudinally span the dorsal surface of a person's elbow or shoulder.In an example, an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor can beconfigured to spiral around a person's elbow or shoulder. In an example,an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor can be configured in ahalf-spiral around a person's elbow or shoulder.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising a non-conductivepolymer (such as PDMS) which has been impregnated, doped, embedded, orcoated with metal particles or nanostructures (such as carbon particlesor nanostructures); wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans anelbow, knee, shoulder, or hip. In an example, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing which is configured to be worn over aperson's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising a non-conductive polymer (such as PDMS) which has beenimpregnated, doped, embedded, or coated with metal particles ornanostructures (such as carbon particles or nanostructures); wherein thestretch sensor spirals around an elbow, knee, shoulder, or hip. In anexample, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which isconfigured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (orbend) sensor made with a non-conductive polymer (such as PDMS) which hasbeen impregnated, doped, embedded, or coated with metal particles ornanostructures (such as carbon particles or nanostructures); wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor spans between 5% and 55% of the circumferenceof the arm or leg.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising conductive threadsor yarns; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans an elbow,knee, shoulder, or hip. In an example, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing which is configured to be worn over a person's armand/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingconductive threads or yarns; wherein the stretch sensor spirals aroundan elbow, knee, shoulder, or hip. In an example, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing which is configured to be worn over aperson's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingconductive threads or yarns; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spansbetween 5% and 55% of the circumference of the arm or leg.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising elastic conductiveink or resin which is printed onto the article of clothing; wherein thestretch sensor longitudinally spans an elbow, knee, shoulder, or hip. Inan example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which isconfigured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising elastic conductiveink or resin which is printed onto the article of clothing; wherein thestretch sensor spirals around an elbow, knee, shoulder, or hip. In anexample, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which isconfigured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (orbend) sensor comprising elastic conductive ink or resin which is printedonto the article of clothing; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spansbetween 5% and 55% of the circumference of the arm or leg.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: a short-sleeve shirt withdistal cuffs or elastic bands; and stretch (or bend) sensors which aresewn or woven into the distal cuffs or elastic bands, wherein thestretch (or bend) sensors span between 5% and 55% of the circumferenceof the distal cuffs or elastic bands. In an example, smart clothing cancomprise: a short-sleeve shirt with distal cuffs or elastic bands; andstretch (or bend) sensors which are sewn or woven into the distal cuffsor elastic bands, wherein the stretch (or bend) sensors span the entirecircumference of the distal cuffs or elastic bands. In an example, smartclothing can comprise: pair of shorts (short pants) with distal cuffs orelastic bands; and stretch (or bend) sensors which are sewn or woveninto the distal cuffs or elastic bands, wherein the stretch (or bend)sensors span between 5% and 55% of the circumference of the distal cuffsor elastic bands. In an example, smart clothing can comprise: pair ofshorts (short pants) with distal cuffs or elastic bands; and stretch (orbend) sensors which are sewn or woven into the distal cuffs or elasticbands, wherein the stretch (or bend) sensors span the entirecircumference of the distal cuffs or elastic bands.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising latex impregnated(or doped, embedded, or coated) with niobium; wherein the stretch sensorspirals around an elbow and/or a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising silk threadcoated (or embedded) with silver (or sliver alloy, silver chloride)particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbowand/or a knee. In an example, it can form a half-spiral around an elbowand/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and/orhydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with steel particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensorlongitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventralsurface of a knee.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch(or bend) sensor comprising acetate (thread or yarn) coated (orembedded) with aluminum (or aluminum alloy); wherein the stretch (orbend) sensor spans between 5% and 55% of the circumference of the arm orleg. In an example, it can span between 25% and 50% of the circumferenceof the arm or leg. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch(or bend) sensor comprising polypropylene glycol impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with carbon (particles, nanotubes, microstructures,graphene, graphite); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between5% and 55% of the circumference of the arm or leg.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor printedonto the article of clothing with a polydimethylsiloxane PDMS-based inkwhich has been impregnated (or doped) with conductive metal particles,pieces, or microstructures; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spansbetween 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg. Smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend)sensor comprising stretchable thread or yarn coated (or embedded) withcopper (or copper alloy); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor is woven,sewn, or embroidered into the article of clothing Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising rubber impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withgallium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor is sewn onto, woven into,adhered to, inserted into, or otherwise attached to the article ofclothing. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising nylon (thread or yarn) coated (orembedded) with gold (or gold alloy) particles or pieces. Alternatively,smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (orbend) sensor comprising stretchable thread or yarn coated (or embedded)with nickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising acrylic(yarn, thread, or fiber) coated (or embedded) with niobium; wherein thestretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising cotton (thread or fiber) coated (or embedded) withsilver (or sliver alloy, silver chloride); wherein the stretch sensorspirals around an elbow and/or a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising hydrogelimpregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with niobium; wherein thestretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising nylon (threador yarn) coated (or embedded) with tungsten particles or pieces; whereinthe stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee.

Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which is configuredto be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagneticstretch (or bend) sensor comprising polyester (thread or yarn) coated(or embedded) with niobium; wherein the stretch sensor spirals around anelbow and/or a knee. In an example, it can form a half-spiral around anelbow and/or a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polystyrene (PST)impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with silver (or sliveralloy, silver chloride); wherein the stretch sensor spirals around anelbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising rayon (thread or yarn) coated (or embedded) withcopper (or copper alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensorspirals around an elbow and/or a knee.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising silicone, silicone rubber, and/or PDMS impregnated (ordoped, embedded, or coated) with silver (or sliver alloy, silverchloride) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor spirals aroundan elbow and/or a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising styrene ethylenebutylene streyene (SEBS) impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated)with aluminum (or aluminum alloy); wherein the stretch sensor spiralsaround an elbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an articleof clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagneticstretch (or bend) sensor comprising thermoplastic elastomer (TPE),thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and/or thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV)impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with silver (or sliveralloy, silver chloride); wherein the stretch sensor spirals around anelbow and/or a knee. In an example, it can form a half-spiral around anelbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingwhich is configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article ofclothing with a polymer-based ink which has been impregnated (or doped)with steel particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor spiralsaround an elbow and/or a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising acetate(thread or yarn) coated (or embedded) with gallium; wherein the stretchsensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or theventral surface of a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising an elastic materialand/or an elastomeric polymer impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with steel particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensorlongitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventralsurface of a knee.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising elastane and/or Lycra[TM] (thread or fiber) coated (orembedded) with steel particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensorlongitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventralsurface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising hydrogel impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with steel particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensorlongitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventralsurface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrenesulfonate (PEDOT/PSS) impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withtungsten particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinallyspans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of aknee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which isconfigured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polypropylene glycolimpregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with gold (or gold alloy)particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans thedorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee. Smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's armand/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingpolyurethane impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with tungstenparticles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans thedorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with tungsten particles or pieces; wherein thestretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbowand/or the ventral surface of a knee.

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising rubber impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with conductive metal particles, pieces, or microstructures;wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of anelbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee. Alternatively, smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's armand/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingsilicone, silicone rubber, and/or PDMS impregnated (or doped, embedded,or coated) with tungsten particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensorlongitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventralsurface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising TPE, TPU, and/or TPV impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with conductive metal particles, pieces, ormicrostructures; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans thedorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee.

Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article ofclothing with a PDMS-based ink which has been impregnated (or doped)with nickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretchsensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or theventral surface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagneticstretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article of clothing withconductive ink or resin which has been impregnated (or doped) withaluminum (or aluminum alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretchsensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or theventral surface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend)sensor comprising acrylic (yarn, thread, or fiber) coated (or embedded)with copper (or copper alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of thearm or leg.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and/or HPMC impregnated(or doped, embedded, or coated) with conductive metal particles, pieces,or microstructures; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising hydrogel impregnated (ordoped, embedded, or coated) with carbon (particles, nanotubes,microstructures, graphene, graphite); wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising nylon (thread or yarn) coated (or embedded) with niobium;wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of thecircumference of the arm or leg. Smart clothing can comprise: an articleof clothing which is configured to be worn over a person's arm and/orleg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polyethylene glycol(PEG), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with aluminum (oraluminum alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising polystyrene (PST) impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated)with gallium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and60% of the circumference of the arm or leg. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising PVOH impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with carbon (particles, nanotubes, microstructures,graphene, graphite); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between5% and 55% of the circumference of the arm or leg.

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising silicone, silicone rubber, and/or PDMS impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with carbon (particles, nanotubes, microstructures,graphene, graphite); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising stretchable thread or yarncoated (or embedded) with silver (or sliver alloy, silver chloride);wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of thecircumference of the arm or leg. Smart clothing can comprise: an articleof clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend)sensor comprising wool yarn coated (or embedded) with conductive metalparticles, pieces, or microstructures; wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg.

Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch(or bend) sensor printed onto the article of clothing with apolymer-based ink which has been impregnated (or doped) with gold (orgold alloy); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and60% of the circumference of the arm or leg. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and astretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article of clothing withconductive ink or resin which has been impregnated (or doped) withconductive metal particles, pieces, or microstructures; wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumferenceof the arm or leg. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising cotton(thread or fiber) coated (or embedded) with niobium; wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor is woven, sewn, or embroidered into the article ofclothing.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising nylon (thread or yarn) coated (orembedded) with steel particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor is woven, sewn, or embroidered into the article of clothing.Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (orbend) sensor comprising silk thread coated (or embedded) with copper (orcopper alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensoris woven, sewn, or embroidered into the article of clothing.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising wool yarn coated (or embedded)with nickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor is woven, sewn, or embroidered into the article ofclothing. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose,and/or HPMC impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with copper (orcopper alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensoris sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, inserted into, or otherwiseattached to the article of clothing. Smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingpoly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT/PSS)impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with gallium; wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor is sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, insertedinto, or otherwise attached to the article of clothing. Alternatively,smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (orbend) sensor comprising polypropylene glycol impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with tungsten particles or pieces; wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor is sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, insertedinto, or otherwise attached to the article of clothing.

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing;and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising PVOH impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with gallium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensoris sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, inserted into, or otherwiseattached to the article of clothing. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising silicone, silicone rubber, and/or PDMS impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with niobium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensoris sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, inserted into, or otherwiseattached to the article of clothing. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising TPE, TPU, and/or thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) impregnated(or doped, embedded, or coated) with gallium; wherein the stretch (orbend) sensor is sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, inserted into, orotherwise attached to the article of clothing. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising an elastic material and/or an elastomeric polymer impregnated(or doped, embedded, or coated) with gold (or gold alloy) particles orpieces. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising elastane and/or Lycra[™] (thread orfiber) coated (or embedded) with tungsten particles or pieces. Smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend)sensor comprising latex impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withgold (or gold alloy) particles or pieces.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising PEDOT/PSS impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with silver (or sliver alloy, silver chloride)particles or pieces. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingpolyethylene glycol (PEG), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), orpolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with gold (or gold alloy) particles or pieces. Alternatively,smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (orbend) sensor comprising polyurethane impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with nickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces. Smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend)sensor comprising rubber impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated)with carbon (particles, nanotubes, microstructures, graphene, graphite).Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising silk thread coated (or embedded)with nickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising SEBS impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with steelparticles or pieces.

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing;and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising wool yarn coated (or embedded)with nickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces. Alternatively, smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend)sensor printed onto the article of clothing with a silicone-based inkwhich has been impregnated (or doped) with niobium. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising an elasticmaterial and/or an elastomeric polymer impregnated (or doped, embedded,or coated) with carbon (particles, nanotubes, microstructures, graphene,graphite); wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or aknee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing worn over aperson's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising elastane and/or Lycra[TM] (thread or fiber) coated (orembedded) with steel particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensorspirals around an elbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising nylon (thread oryarn) coated (or embedded) with carbon (particles, nanotubes,microstructures, graphene, graphite); wherein the stretch sensor spiralsaround an elbow and/or a knee. In an example, it can form a half-spiralaround an elbow and/or a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polyurethaneimpregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with conductive metalparticles, pieces, or microstructures; wherein the stretch sensorspirals around an elbow and/or a knee.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising rubber impregnated(or doped, embedded, or coated) with conductive metal particles, pieces,or microstructures; wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbowand/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising stretchable thread or yarn coated (or embedded) withconductive metal particles, pieces, or microstructures; wherein thestretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee. Alternatively,smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which is configuredto be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagneticstretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article of clothing with asilicone-based ink which has been impregnated (or doped) with copper (orcopper alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor spiralsaround an elbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an articleof clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagneticstretch (or bend) sensor comprising acrylic (yarn, thread, or fiber)coated (or embedded) with copper (or copper alloy) particles or pieces;wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of anelbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee.

Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which is configuredto be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagneticstretch (or bend) sensor comprising cotton (thread or fiber) coated (orembedded) with niobium; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spansthe dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising polyester (thread or yarn) coated (or embedded) withgallium; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsalsurface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee.

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising polystyrene (PST) impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with gallium; wherein the stretch sensorlongitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventralsurface of a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising rayon (thread oryarn) coated (or embedded) with gallium; wherein the stretch sensorlongitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventralsurface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising TPE, TPU, and/or TPV impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with gold (or gold alloy) particles or pieces;wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of anelbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing which is configured to be worn over a person'sarm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor printedonto the article of clothing with a polymer-based ink which has beenimpregnated (or doped) with gold (or gold alloy) particles or pieces;wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of anelbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising acetate (thread or yarn) coated (orembedded) with gold (or gold alloy); wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising hydrogel impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withnickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (orbend) sensor spans between 5% and55% of the circumference of the arm orleg.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising PEDOT/PSS impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withnickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (orbend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the armor leg. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing which is configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polypropylene glycolimpregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with nickel (or nickelalloy); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and 60%of the circumference of the arm or leg. Smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing which is configured to be worn over a person's armand/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising silicone, siliconerubber, and/or PDMS impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withniobium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and 60%of the circumference of the arm or leg. Alternatively, smart clothingcan comprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/orleg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising SEBS impregnated (ordoped, embedded, or coated) with niobium; wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg.Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which is configuredto be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend)sensor printed onto the article of clothing with a PDMS-based ink whichhas been impregnated (or doped) with niobium; wherein the stretch (orbend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the armor leg. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising cotton (thread orfiber) coated (or embedded) with conductive metal particles, pieces, ormicrostructures; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor is woven, sewn, orembroidered into the article of clothing

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polyester (thread or yarn) coated(or embedded) with silver (or sliver alloy, silver chloride) particlesor pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor is woven, sewn, orembroidered into the article of clothing. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingstretchable thread or yarn coated (or embedded) with silver (or sliveralloy, silver chloride) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (orbend) sensor is woven, sewn, or embroidered into the article ofclothing. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising PEDOT/PSSimpregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with steel particles orpieces; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor is sewn onto, woven into,adhered to, inserted into, or otherwise attached to the article ofclothing. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising polystyrene (PST) impregnated (ordoped, embedded, or coated) with steel particles or pieces; wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor is sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, insertedinto, or otherwise attached to the article of clothing. Smart clothingcan comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising rubber impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with steelparticles or pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor is sewn onto,woven into, adhered to, inserted into, or otherwise attached to thearticle of clothing. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising anelastic material and/or an elastomeric polymer impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with tungsten particles or pieces.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising elastane and/or Lycra[™] (threador fiber) coated (or embedded) with aluminum (or aluminum alloy)particles or pieces. Smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising nylon (thread oryarn) coated (or embedded) with tungsten particles or pieces.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising PVOH impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with aluminum (or aluminum alloy) particles orpieces. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising silicone, silicone rubber, and/orPDMS impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with conductive metalparticles, pieces, or microstructures. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising SEBS impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withaluminum (or aluminum alloy) particles or pieces. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor printedonto the article of clothing with conductive ink or resin which has beenimpregnated (or doped) with carbon (particles, nanotubes,microstructures, graphene, graphite).

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising acrylic (yarn, thread, or fiber) coated (orembedded) with tungsten particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensorspirals around an elbow and/or a knee. In an example, it can form ahalf-spiral around an elbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising cellulose,hydroxypropyl cellulose, and/or HPMC impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with niobium; wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbowand/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising nylon (thread or yarn) coated (or embedded) withniobium; wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or aknee. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingwhich is configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polyethylene glycol(PEG), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with aluminum (oraluminum alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor spiralsaround an elbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise: an articleof clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagneticstretch (or bend) sensor comprising polyurethane impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with aluminum (or aluminum alloy) particles orpieces; wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or aknee. In an example, it can form a half-spiral around an elbow and/or aknee. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising PVOH impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated)with silver (or sliver alloy, silver chloride) particles or pieces;wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising stretchable thread or yarn coated (or embedded) withsilver (or sliver alloy, silver chloride) particles or pieces; whereinthe stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee. Smart clothingcan comprise: an article of clothing which is configured to be worn overa person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising wool yarn coated (or embedded) with conductive metalparticles, pieces, or microstructures; wherein the stretch sensorspirals around an elbow and/or a knee. In an example, it can form ahalf-spiral around an elbow and/or a knee. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article ofclothing with a silicone-based ink which has been impregnated (or doped)with carbon (particles, nanotubes, microstructures, graphene, graphite);wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor printed onto the article of clothing with conductive ink or resinwhich has been impregnated (or doped) with steel particles or pieces;wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee. In anexample, it can form a half-spiral around an elbow and/or a knee. Smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing which is configured to beworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising cotton (thread or fiber) coated (or embedded)with carbon (particles, nanotubes, microstructures, graphene, graphite);wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of anelbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee. Alternatively, smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's armand/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprisinglatex impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with copper (or copperalloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinallyspans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of aknee.

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (orbend) sensor comprising polyester (thread or yarn) coated (or embedded)with conductive metal particles, pieces, or microstructures; wherein thestretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbowand/or the ventral surface of a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing which is configured to be worn over aperson's arm and/or leg;

and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising PEG, PET, orPTFE impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with tungsten particlesor pieces; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsalsurface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee. Smart clothingcan comprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/orleg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising rayon(thread or yarn) coated (or embedded) with tungsten particles or pieces;wherein the stretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of anelbow and/or the ventral surface of a knee. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising silk thread coated(or embedded) with gallium; wherein the stretch sensor longitudinallyspans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventral surface of aknee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing which isconfigured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising TPE, TPU, and/orthermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with copper (or copper alloy); wherein the stretch sensorlongitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbow and/or the ventralsurface of a knee. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article ofclothing with a PDMS-based ink which has been impregnated (or doped)with aluminum (or aluminum alloy) particles or pieces; wherein thestretch sensor longitudinally spans the dorsal surface of an elbowand/or the ventral surface of a knee.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing whichis configured to be worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch(or bend) sensor comprising acrylic (yarn, thread, or fiber) coated (orembedded) with aluminum (or aluminum alloy) particles or pieces; whereinthe stretch (or bend) sensor spans between 5% and 55% of thecircumference of the arm or leg. In an example, it can span between 25%and 50% of the circumference of the arm or leg. Alternatively, smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's armand/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising cellulose,hydroxypropyl cellulose, and/or HPMC impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with gold (or gold alloy); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensorspans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg. Smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing which is configured to beworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising hydrogel impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withgallium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between 5% and 55%of the circumference of the arm or leg. Alternatively, smart clothingcan comprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/orleg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising nylon (thread or yarn)coated (or embedded) with carbon (particles, nanotubes, microstructures,graphene, graphite); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spans between10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg;and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polystyrene (PST) impregnated(or doped, embedded, or coated) with carbon (particles, nanotubes,microstructures, graphene, graphite); wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg.Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing worn over a person'sarm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising PVOHimpregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with nickel (or nickelalloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor spansbetween 10% and 60% of the circumference of the arm or leg.

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising silicone, silicone rubber, and/or PDMS impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with gold (or gold alloy); wherein the stretch (orbend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the armor leg. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend)sensor comprising stretchable thread or yarn coated (or embedded) withconductive metal particles, pieces, or microstructures; wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumferenceof the arm or leg. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing which is configured to be worn over a person's armand/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article ofclothing with a polymer-based ink which has been impregnated (or doped)with conductive metal particles, pieces, or microstructures; wherein thestretch (or bend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumferenceof the arm or leg. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothingworn over a person's arm and/or leg; and a stretch (or bend) sensorprinted onto the article of clothing with conductive ink or resin whichhas been impregnated (or doped) with niobium; wherein the stretch (orbend) sensor spans between 10% and 60% of the circumference of the armor leg. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising cotton (thread or fiber) coated (orembedded) with gallium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor is woven,sewn, or embroidered into the article of clothing. Smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising nylon (thread or yarn) coated (or embedded) with copper (orcopper alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensoris woven, sewn, or embroidered into the article of clothing.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising wool yarn coated (or embedded)with copper (or copper alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch(or bend) sensor is woven, sewn, or embroidered into the article ofclothing Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and astretch (or bend) sensor comprising cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose,and/or HPMC impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with silver (orsliver alloy, silver chloride); wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor issewn onto, woven into, adhered to, inserted into, or otherwise attachedto the article of clothing. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingPEDOT/PSS impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with niobium;wherein the stretch (or bend) sensor is sewn onto, woven into, adheredto, inserted into, or otherwise attached to the article of clothing.Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (orbend) sensor comprising polypropylene glycol impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with gallium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensoris sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, inserted into, or otherwiseattached to the article of clothing. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising silicone, silicone rubber, and/or PDMS impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with gallium; wherein the stretch (or bend) sensoris sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, inserted into, or otherwiseattached to the article of clothing. Alternatively, smart clothing cancomprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising TPE, TPU, and/or TPV impregnated (or doped, embedded, orcoated) with steel particles or pieces; wherein the stretch (or bend)sensor is sewn onto, woven into, adhered to, inserted into, or otherwiseattached to the article of clothing.

In another example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing;and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising an elastic material and/or anelastomeric polymer impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) withsilver (or sliver alloy, silver chloride) particles or pieces. Smartclothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend)sensor comprising cotton (thread or fiber) coated (or embedded) withgold (or gold alloy) particles or pieces. Smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprisingPEDOT/PSS impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with gold (or goldalloy) particles or pieces. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise:an article of clothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising PEG,PET, or PTFE impregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with tungstenparticles or pieces. Smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising polyurethaneimpregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with steel particles orpieces. Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor comprising rayon (thread oryarn) coated (or embedded) with nickel (or nickel alloy) particles orpieces.

In an example, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; anda stretch (or bend) sensor comprising SEBS impregnated (or doped,embedded, or coated) with nickel (or nickel alloy) particles or pieces.Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing; and a stretch (orbend) sensor printed onto the article of clothing with a PDMS-based inkwhich has been impregnated (or doped) with aluminum (or aluminum alloy)particles or pieces. Smart clothing can comprise: an article ofclothing; and a stretch (or bend) sensor printed onto the article ofclothing with a silicone-based ink which has been impregnated (or doped)with tungsten particles or pieces. Smart clothing can comprise: anarticle of clothing worn over a person's arm and/or leg; and anelectromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensor comprising acrylic (yarn,thread, or fiber) coated (or embedded) with gold (or gold alloy);wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or a knee.Alternatively, smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing wornover a person's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend)sensor comprising cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and/or HPMCimpregnated (or doped, embedded, or coated) with copper (or copperalloy); wherein the stretch sensor spirals around an elbow and/or aknee. Smart clothing can comprise: an article of clothing worn over aperson's arm and/or leg; and an electromagnetic stretch (or bend) sensorcomprising cotton (thread or fiber) coated (or embedded) with nickel (ornickel alloy) particles or pieces; wherein the stretch sensor spiralsaround an elbow and/or a knee.

I claim:
 1. A device or system for capturing human motion comprising: anarticle of clothing worn by a person, wherein a portion of the articleof clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans a body joint, whereinthe portion has a first cross-sectional circumference which is proximalrelative to the body joint, wherein the portion has a secondcross-sectional circumference which is distal relative to the bodyjoint, and wherein proximal means closer to (and distal means fartherfrom) the person's heart when the person is in Vitruvian Manconfiguration; a first inertial motion sensor which is incorporated intoor attached to the portion at the first cross-sectional circumference; asecond inertial motion sensor which is incorporated into or attached tothe portion at the second cross-sectional circumference; a first stretch(or bend) sensor which is incorporated into or attached to the portionand spans the body joint between the first cross-sectional circumferenceand the second cross-sectional circumference, and wherein the firststretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission of energythrough the first stretch sensor; a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into or attached to the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference, and wherein the second stretch sensorcollects data concerning the transmission of energy through the secondstretch sensor; and a data processor which analyzes data from the firstinertial motion sensor, the second inertial motion sensor, the firststretch sensor, and the second stretch sensor to measure a configurationor motion of the body joint.
 2. A device or system for capturing humanmotion comprising: an article of clothing worn by a person, wherein aportion of the article of clothing has a longitudinal axis which spans abody joint, wherein the portion has a first cross-sectionalcircumference which is proximal relative to the body joint, wherein theportion has a second cross-sectional circumference which is distalrelative to the body joint, and wherein proximal means closer to (anddistal means farther from) the person's heart when the person is inVitruvian Man configuration; a first inertial motion sensor which isincorporated into or attached to the portion at the firstcross-sectional circumference; a second inertial motion sensor which isincorporated into or attached to the portion at the secondcross-sectional circumference; a first stretch (or bend) sensor which isincorporated into or attached to the portion and spans the body jointbetween the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference; wherein the first stretch (or bend)sensor is made from a thermoplastic elastomer which has been embedded,impregnated, doped, or coated with conductive material; and wherein thefirst stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission of energythrough the first stretch sensor; a second stretch (or bend) sensorwhich is incorporated into or attached to the portion and spans the bodyjoint between the first cross-sectional circumference and the secondcross-sectional circumference; wherein the second stretch (or bend)sensor is made from a thermoplastic elastomer which has been embedded,impregnated, doped, or coated with conductive material; and wherein thesecond stretch sensor collects data concerning the transmission ofenergy through the second stretch sensor; and a data processor whichanalyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, the second inertialmotion sensor, the first stretch sensor, and the second stretch sensorto measure a configuration or motion of the body joint.
 3. A device orsystem for capturing human motion comprising: an article of clothingworn by a person, wherein a portion of the article of clothing has alongitudinal axis which spans a body joint, wherein the portion has afirst cross-sectional circumference which is proximal relative to thebody joint, wherein the portion has a second cross-sectionalcircumference which is distal relative to the body joint, and whereinproximal means closer to (and distal means farther from) the person'sheart when the person is in Vitruvian Man configuration; a firstinertial motion sensor which is incorporated into or attached to theportion at the first cross-sectional circumference; a second inertialmotion sensor which is incorporated into or attached to the portion atthe second cross-sectional circumference; a first stretch (or bend)sensor which is incorporated into or attached to the portion and spansthe body joint between the first cross-sectional circumference and thesecond cross-sectional circumference; wherein the first stretch (orbend) sensor is made from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) which has beenembedded, impregnated, doped, or coated with conductive material; andwherein the first stretch sensor collects data concerning thetransmission of energy through the first stretch sensor; a secondstretch (or bend) sensor which is incorporated into or attached to theportion and spans the body joint between the first cross-sectionalcircumference and the second cross-sectional circumference; wherein thesecond stretch (or bend) sensor is made from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)which has been embedded, impregnated, doped, or coated with conductivematerial; and wherein the second stretch sensor collects data concerningthe transmission of energy through the second stretch sensor; and a dataprocessor which analyzes data from the first inertial motion sensor, thesecond inertial motion sensor, the first stretch sensor, and the secondstretch sensor to measure a configuration or motion of the body joint.